Wakefield Obituaries

Loved cooking, reading and dancing

WAKEFIELD — Madeline D. Civitareale, age 91, of Wakefield, formerly of Saugus and Malden, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 16 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. 

She was born in Malden on January 9, 1934 and was the daughter of the…

US Air Force veteran

CANDIA, NH — Thomas Christopher Ronan, 78, of Candia, NH, formerly of Wakefield passed away peacefully on December 13 at Maple Leaf Health Care in Manchester, NH following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Born in Everett on April…

US Army veteran

SALEM, NH — Robert H. Sheldon, 89, of Salem, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH with his wife of 67 years Carole by his side. He was born on October 16, 1936 to the late Paul B. and Florence (Hollander) Sheldon of Wakefield. …

Superb craftsman who cherished fishing trips and bluegrass festivals

STONEHAM — Kenny Collins passed away with grace Wednesday, December 10 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington surrounded by family and friends. He was 72 years old.

Born in Melrose on May 3, 1953, Kenny was the proud son of the late Kenneth and Mary (Quay, Chweij…

Accomplished pianist who enjoyed skiing and boating

LYNNFIELD — Janet Evans Riester, age 91 of Lynnfield, passed away on December 10. Born in Winchester, Janet was the daughter of the late Harvey Bolles Evans and Arlene (Woodman) Evans. She grew up in Wakefield and often spent her summers at Crow Island on Little Sebago Lake…

Nothing more important than family 

WAKEFIELD — Miriam Roberta (Grieve) Casazza, age 92, a longtime Wakefield resident passed away peacefully on December 6 surrounded by her family. 

Mimi was born in Dorchester on September 30, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Allan and Miriam Grieve and lived in Stoughton before moving…

Approached life with dedication and exuberance

WAKEFIELD — Timothy J. Stanislawzyk, formerly longtime resident of Wakefield, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 6 at the age of 58.

Born in Melrose, Tim was one of twin boys born on August 17, 1967 to the late Joseph J. and Marie T. (Noonan) Stanislawzyk. Raised at 64…

Smart, funny and resilient

WAKEFIELD — Attorney James “Jim” Earl Tamagini Jr., known affectionately as Jimmy to those who loved him, passed away at the age of 62. Born in Malden and raised in Wakefield, he was a cherished son, brother, father and friend whose brilliant mind, humor and resilience left an impression on everyone…

Loved family trips and holidays

WILMINGTON — Catherine A. Campbell, age 72, of Wilmington, formerly of Wakefield, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 6. 

Born in Lawrence on January 29, 1953, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas R. and Priscilla T. (Gallant) Campbell. Raised in Wakefield, Catherine was a…

US Army veteran

WAKEFIELD — Myles W. Moran, born June 26, 1936, passed away peacefully at his home in Wakefield on Thanksgiving, November 27 at the age of 89. 

He was the son of the late Myles T. and Blanche A. (Bowen) Moran. Born in Salem, Myles was raised in Peabody and Lynn. He…

Loved Red Sox, Cape Cod summers and Florida winters

WAKEFIELD — Joanne E. Bonner, age 87, passed away peacefully at the Bear Hill Nursing Center in Wakefield on December 1. She was born in Boston on June 5, 1938 and was the beloved daughter of the late Jeremiah and June (Gooby) Harrington. 

Joanne was…